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How to Do the D'Arce Choke (aka the No Gi Brabo Choke)

youtube·Stephan Casting·4:17·2 techniques

Overview

Stephan Casting and Dennis Kang demonstrate the D’Arce choke from half guard, emphasizing weight distribution and neck crank mechanics over pure arm strength. They detail the standard bicep-grip finish before transitioning to a forearm-grip variation designed for shorter arms or thicker opponents. The breakdown covers trigger positions, entry mechanics, and critical adjustments to maintain pressure and secure the submission.

What's covered

  1. 0:00Half Guard Trigger & Setup
  2. 1:25Standard Bicep-Grip Finish
  3. 3:05Forearm Variation & Mechanics

Techniques in this video

  1. 01
    D'Arce Choke — Forearm Grip Variation
    2:15 – 4:13·Half Guard·Submission
  2. 02
    D'Arce Choke from Half Guard
    0:49 – 2:15·Half Guard·Submission
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